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Mets move Cesar Puello to 60-day disabled list

Puello was on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury. He hasn't played yet this season. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Johnny Monell, called up by the team on Tuesday.

Mets place outfielder Cesar Puello on 15-day DL with back injury

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(4/6/2015)The Mets have placed outfielder Cesar Puello on the 15-day DL with a stress fracture in his back, according to ESPN.com. Puello earned a roster spot out of spring training, but will have to wait until at least later this month before making his debut.

Report: Mets place Cesar Puello on waivers

Puello isn't in line to make the Opening Day roster and is out of options, so he'll need to pass through waivers before the team can send him to the minors. He went 9 for 36 with no extra-base hits this spring.

Puello, who went 0 for 1 Monday, ends his Grapefruit League play 4 for 11 with two doubles, two RBI and two walks in 10 games played. Leathersich, who gave up a massive home run to Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton Monday, allowed six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings over two appearances. Church made three appearances, including throwing a scoreless inning Monday, allowing three earned runs in three innings this spring.

Cesar Puello moved from restricted list

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/26/2013)Mets outfielder Cesar Puello was moved from the restricted list back onto the 40-man roster Thursday, ESPN reports. The Mets also transferred Matt Harvey to the 60-day DL to clear a spot on the roster for Puello. Puelo was suspended 50 games Monday for violating the joint drug prevention and treatment program in relation to the Biogenesis investigation in late August.

Mets' minor leaguer Cesar Puello hit with 50-game suspension

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/5/2013)Mets outfielder Cesar Puello was suspended 50 games Monday for violating the joint drug prevention and treatment program in relation to the Biogenesis investigation, MLB announced. Puello is on the roster at Double-A Binghamton, but he will not appeal his suspension and start serving it immediately.

"We have and continue to support Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Testing program," the Mets said in a statement.

"You know, he's a good player," the scout said. "He's a good hitter, and he's a solid defender, with a plus arm and plus accuracy."

Unfortunately, Puello's named has been linked in media reports to the Biogenesis scandal, which has cast doubt over Puello's future.

"I don't know what to even put in the 'Acquire?' box," the scout said theorectically, citing his team doesn't have ongoing trade talks with the Mets involving Puello. "You don't know if he's even going to play."